BLOWING ROCK — Rep. Ray Pickett (R) announced Dec. 2 that he intends to file for re-election to serve the newly drawn 93rd North Carolina House District.
Following are updates on COVID-19 cases and test numbers in the U.S., North Carolina and in High Country counties. The following reports may d…
WATAUGA — It’s been a challenging year for the Watauga County Board of Education as they make difficult policy decisions surrounding schools a…
WATAUGA — Watauga County will have different representation after new congressional maps were passed by the North Carolina State House and Sen…
BLOWING ROCK — Circumstances often dictate the public’s perception of a moment in time and that was the case on Nov. 27. A fitting, even clima…
BOONE — Hardworking honeybee populations — responsible for a third of the food on Americans’ plates — are on the decline in the U.S., meaning …
WATAUGA — A partnership with local restaurants looks to bring fresh food to children at Two Rivers Community School.
BOONE – Frank Capra’s timeless holiday classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life” will once again bring the beloved characters of Bedford Falls to …
BOONE — Tom Barkin, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, visited Boone to get a feel of what’s really happening with…
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Newsletters
RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen will be steppi…
Crime
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a co…
BOONE — Appalachian Mountain Brewery is partnering with the Watauga Riverkeeper to donate pr…
A local nonprofit is tackling sexual violence prevention from a new angle.
Wrecks
The following wreck reports have been released by the North Carolina Department of Public Sa…
HIGH COUNTRY — Gas prices have noticeably increased across the country, but residents of the…
RALEIGH — The N.C. 911 Board has approved $8.45 million in grants to 12 local public safety …
